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ArticleCureus2024

Achieving Predictable Esthetics With Early Implant Placement and Soft Tissue Modeling: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Swapnali Mhatre, Richa Gupta, Mirella Vaz, Dheeraj Bijalani, Mridula Joshi, Prachi Gholap, Uttam Shetty, Reema Srichand

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Swapnali MhatreProsthodontics, Crown and Bridge, and Implantology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Richa GuptaProsthodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Mirella VazProsthodontics, Crown and Bridge, and Implantology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Dheeraj BijalaniProsthodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Mridula JoshiProsthodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Prachi GholapProsthodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Uttam ShettyProsthodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Reema SrichandProsthodontics, Crown and Bridge, and Implantology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In the modern era, patients are increasingly concerned about dental esthetics. Edentulism can significantly impact the appearance, occlusion, and self-esteem of the patient. Treatment options like removable dentures, fixed crown and bridge prostheses, and resin-retained bridges are available to replace missing teeth. Implant therapy is popular due to its high success rates and long-term durability. However, its efficacy can be compromised by errors in treatment planning, surgery, tissue care, and infections. Thus, meticulous planning and execution are crucial. Clinicians must have the expertise to manage difficulties during surgery and maintain stable soft tissue. The stability of tissues around osseointegrated implants affects long-term clinical stability and esthetics. Early implant placement is recommended for missing teeth in the esthetic zone, aiming to place implants in anatomically and functionally correct positions for durable and esthetic results. Patients with high cosmetic demands, thin gingival biotypes, and high smile lines pose challenges. Assessing Pink and White esthetics guides treatment planning. Advantages of early implant placement include simplified procedures and reduced post-surgical complications. Soft tissue molding is achieved using customized healing abutments and temporizing with fiber-reinforced resin-bonded prostheses. Customized healing abutments preserve socket width, prevent soft tissue collapse, and promote natural contouring, eliminating the need for secondary surgeries and aiding spontaneous healing. This case report outlines a comprehensive approach to achieving predictable esthetics through early implant placement and soft tissue modeling in a patient with a traumatically avulsed maxillary central incisor.

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anterior estheticcustomized healing abutmentearly implant placementimplant stabilitypink estheticsoft tissue modelingwhite esthetic

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PMID39144901
PMCPMC11322853

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